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About the security content of iPhone OS 2.2 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.2
Last Modified: November 21, 2008 Article: HT3318 Summary This document describes the security content of iPhone OS 2.2 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.2. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and ...
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Apple also releases iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.2
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Several security enhancements are included, too, updating CoreGraphics, ImageIO, networking, Office Viewer, Passcode Lock, Safari and Webkit. A complete list of security updates is available on Apple's website. ...

Apple updates iPhone OS to version 2.2
HardMac.com — ... Oh yes, and the update also brings some security fixes, including the infamous possibility to call ANY phone number when the phone is locked by using the "Emergency call" button: ...

El nuevo firmware 2.2 del iPhone está listo en el iTunes
Celularis — ... Apple acaba de lanzar la actualización del firmware para el iPhone en su versión 2.2. La actualización está disponible a través de iTunes y es en realidad un poco más grande que la gran actualización de ...

Linkpost | 11.21.2008
TechBlog — ... and About the security content of iPhone OS 2.2 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.2 - Adds Google Street view, walking directions, podcast downloads, improved call reliability, return to first home screen from any other home screen by clicking home button. • ...

Apple releases iPhone 2.2 Software Update
MacDailyNews — ... are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and cellular network) • Decrease in call set-up failures and call drops • Improved sound quality of visual voicemail messages • Pressing the Home button from any Home screen takes you to the first Home screen • Preference to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard Settings Update your iPhone or iPhone 3G via iTunes Update. More info about the security content of iPhone OS 2.2 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.2 here .

iPhone 2.2 Software Enhances Maps, Tweaks Interface
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... Not surprisingly in this day and age, there are also quite a few fixes related to security. Along with the usual problems that could result in application crashes or arbitrary code execution (usually from visiting a malicious Web site or viewing a maliciously crafted image), there were a few more interesting items fixed. ...

iPhone 2.2 Update Adds Podcast Downloads, But The Usability Is Horrific
Podcasting News — ... how it handles podcasts, because this is a confusing mess.  Tech-savvy users aren’t going to have any trouble getting used to this, but just try to explain what the heck is going on here to a typical user that just wants to listen to a new episode of their favorite podcast.  It’s a shame that Apple has implemented this in such a botched fashion, especially since it killed off competition for iPhone podcasting apps earlier in the year. via Apple, Venturebeat

iPhone/iPod touch 2.2 Software Review
iSmashPhone - Turn your Phone into your MyPhone — ... latest iPhone Software iPhone 2G: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-5779.20081120.Pt5yH/iPhone1,1_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw iPhone 3G: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-5778.20081120.Aqw4R/iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw More info for users with jailbroken phones List of all security updates in 2.2 iPhone software For those who read manuals and not blogs, updated iPhone 2.2 Manual ...

Round-Up: What We Know About iPhone 2.2
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... The update addresses several security issues with the iPhone. Most notably, it fixes a ...

iPhone 2.2 Software Upgrade Unleashed: Security Fixes, Street View, and More
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — Enhancements to Maps Enhancements to Mail Improved stability and performance of Safari Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and cellular network) Decrease in call set-up failures and call drops Improved sound quality of visual voicemail messages Pressing the Home button from any Home screen takes you to the first Home screen Preference to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard Settings Not listed above, but in a separate section are a host of security fixes . The Home button change seems minor, BTW, but it’s a really nice change in terms ...

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